Start Fencing
There are many ways to get started at Oregon Fencing Alliance. The easiest is to call 503-467-9891 or e-mail info@oregonfencing.com and we’ll help your child, or you, arrange to join the most appropriate class. You may also sign up your child for a class or summer camp at one of the local schools and park and recreation districts that partner with us. Scroll down to see the latest opportunities. Meanwhile, experienced fencers are more than welcome to come to Portland to participate in one of our elite camps, which are held the week between Christmas and New Year’s, in late June after the end of school, and in late August, before the next school year.
Youth
Give sabre fencing a try! OFA partners with schools and several park and recreation districts throughout the Portland area to offer year-around classes and weeklong summer Learn to Fence camps. We are also offering a Learn to Fence package at our fencing gym for those who want to get started before summer. Please e-mail info@oregonfencing.com or call 503-467-9891 for the latest information.)
Learn to Fence Camps and Classes
OFA offers winter and summer camps for all levels, from beginning to elite fencers. Come practice with and learn from some of the world’s best fencers.
We welcome visiting campers from other U.S. clubs and from other countries. OFA’s internationally respected Head Coach Adam Skarbonkiewicz and our talented assistant coaches provide intensive training at the advanced to elite level, or join us at camps offering skill-level appropriate fun and learning for younger fencers. Scroll down for details and camp brochures.
We also offer a number of Learn to Fence summer and fall camps for new and beginning fencers throughout then Portland Metropolitan Area. Scroll down for details and brochures.
We also offer individual Learn to Fence Packages. Scroll down for the latest information, call 503-467-9891, or email info@oregonfencing.com.
Adults
OFA welcomes adults who are interested in fencing, and we have a strong adult class, including members of U.S. national veteran teams. You’re never too old to try fencing.
Camps
OFA also hosts summer and winter camps for all levels, from beginning to elite fencers, who come to us from around the world. Join Head Coach Adam Skarbonkiewicz and Assistant coaches Jeff Larsen, Anna Atanassov and Yelena Kalkina either for intensive training at the advanced level, or for skill-level appropriate fun and learning for beginner, youth competitive and junior competitive level fencers.
